I Might Be Wrong: Twelve Drool-Worthy 2012 Releases

I know I am partially to blame, but one more inventory shouldn’t upset the equilibrium too much. So, here are the albums that should have you seething at the mouth with anticipation. The albums that deserve tent cities outside of Twist & Shout, Insound pre-pre-orders and masked stake-outs of storage warehouses. Okay, maybe not any of that, but you should be pretty stoked on these.

Note: A couple of these aren’t 100% slated for released in 2012, but have at least a song out or band/label confirmation that the record is progressing. (I’m looking at you DOOM and Ghostface.)

12.The Walkmen, “TBA” (Summer 2012)

The never-say-die New Yorkers are in the studio and readying a new one for the warmer months. Check out a recent performance of an oldie, “We’ve Been Had.”

The word is they’ve been writing and recording is set for January. Here’s hoping for a release sometime within the next year. Below you’ll find a recent video of highlights from AC’s Guggenheim performace, “Tranverse Temporal Gyrus,” in 2010. It was, without a doubt, one of the oddest events I’ve ever attended.

10.The xx, “TBA” (TBA)

A demo of “Open Eyes” from this forthcoming record has just hit the web. It’s what you’d expect: spare, forlorn and downright beautiful.

9. Light Asylum, “TBA” (Spring 2012)

It’s unclear whether or not previously released material will make the full-length debut from Shannon Funchess and Bruno Coviello. What is certain: It will be eccentric, foreboding and badass.

Via his Facebook and Twitter accounts this week, Deacon chimes in from Wham City and says that he’s halfway through mixing an upcoming full-length. In lieu of any new music, here’s a not-so-subtle reminder of what the electro magician Double D can hit you upside the head with.

7. Sharon Van Etten, “Tramp” (Feb. 7)

If the first single, “Serpents,” from her upcoming LP is any indication, the whole record is going to be edgy and fresh.

You know that old French film with the creepy moon that the Smashing Pumpkins borrowed for its “Tonight, Tonight” video? Well, it’s been restored and that old French band, Air, has been commissioned to provide a soundtrack for it. “Parade” was released a week ago.